Letters to the Editor: Oct. 25, 2017

Richard Spencer is wrong

Richard Spencer said on May 14 in Charlottesville, VA, “What brings us together is that we are white, we are a people, we will not be replaced.”

As a white person I utterly reject the view that white identity and togetherness should be based on fear and hatred of others. We should be identifying those interests that are common to all, not trying to protect the imaginary turf of any specific group.

I still hope for an America that values every people’s history, and every individual’s contribution to the common good.

Elise Morse-Gagne

Jackson

We will thrive and grow

We saw who Donald Trump was during the election and America voted for him as president anyway. Excuse after excuse, for his rude, inexcusable conduct, we are ashamed.

Our allies of 70 years have been insulted, our sports stars insulted, Puerto Ricans ignored and insulted in a crisis about past debt. Their is one common thread about Trump, he disrespect minorities.

He continues to rant and make Americans ashamed of him. As a black American who has lived in the historically proud, racist state of Mississippi, who loves the state flag and named a county after the grand wizard of the KKK called Forrest, we will thrive and grow.

Vince Gibbs

Jackson

You left out some facts Joe

In Mr. Joe Bush’s letter to the editor on 10/6, “Trump’s Tax Plan Won’t Help Middle Class," he conveniently left out some important facts which is not unusual for him.

Under President Trump’s plan, the standard deduction would rise from $12,500 to $25,000 for couples and half of that for individuals. Since 70 percent of tax filers use the standard deduction this would be of great help. Obviously rich people don’t use the standard deduction.

Also, since 75 percent of job creations are by small businesses, Trump’s plan reduces their rate from 39.6 percent to 25 percent, which will greatly help small businesses to hire more people and encourage other people to start new businesses.

Mr. Bush called President Trump a liar, but I don’t remember him calling President Obama a liar over his many lies about the Affordable Care Act.

Harry Hyslop

Madison

Up is down and down is up

There is a loud defense on the left for freedom of speech and some religions. This includes burning the American flag, destroying statues and may soon include burning police cars.

A person can be fired for kneeling to pray but kneeling during the national anthem will make you a social hero. We now have a situation where some words are illegal and you can be fired if you use them.